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clause vs independent clause

independent clause vs clause

clause and independent clause both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clause Yes No No No
independent clause Yes No No No
As nouns, independent clause is a hyponym of clause; that is, independent clause is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clause:
  • clause: (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
  • independent clause: a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence
clause (noun) independent clause (noun)
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence
a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
Difference between clause and independent clause

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